CAPE ANN AUCTION
The Overwhelming Situation Specialists
Gloucester MA Single Estate Auction
Now Live!
This estate auction has 419 lots, to be sold without reserve. They are among the finest lots we've presented so far this year!
Many lots of Sterling silver, gold and fine jewelry, nautical antiques, Asian porcelain, metal work and rugs, fine art paintings, cameras and optical equipment and so much more!
6/11/25 - 6/18/25
***Pickup for this sale***
is on 6/21/25 from 10 am - 4pm ONLY
will be at a secret Gloucester location, disclosed to winning bidders in their invoices.
THERE are special terms and conditions for this auction because it is off site, PLEASE read the SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS box on the front of the auction page.
Click the red button below to go to the auction, and as usual, reach out if you have any questions!
Below is a quick video of lot #419 , an exceptional bird box automaton by Swiss maker Marguerat, with a .950 silver case by Gaston Bardies, circa early 1900s
The video demonstrates it is working, and serves to indicate what level of servicing it may need to get it to 100%
Hit the un-mute button to hear the birdy sing!
Faberge Enamel on Silver Box by Feodor Ruckert
circa 1910s to be featured in an upcoming auction.
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The only thing we won't sell, is your email.
Do You Have an Estate or Business to Liquidate?
We'll Can Come to You!
Our small, efficient team will come to you and can remove entire contents, or process an on-site sale for you in short order!
Our mobile service covers most of New England and elsewhere when needed
Sell Or Consign Your Items
From Entire Estates and Curated Collections to Single Items
For years we've helped people downsize, sell off collections and cash out valuable items.
Estate attorneys, bank officers, insurance adjusters, heirs, and collectors use us as an ongoing resource.
Cape Ann Auction offers a free assessment of your situation. If we can't help you ourselves, we'll do our best to steer you in the right direction.
References provided upon request.
No Collection is Too Big!
We welcome a challenge!
In the Summer of 2024, we liquidated the contents of the 22 room mansion in Dover, MA posted above.
We Also Buy Single Items
We are always looking for that special item
While we love to buy entire estate contents, we WILL buy those special items that fit our inventory.
There's a group that want's to make Gloucester
even more awesome - $1000 at a time!
Cape Ann Auction
Estate Liquidation - Expert Downsizing - Certified Appraisals
Servicing Cape Ann & New England
159 Maplewood Ave.
Gloucester, MA
01930
A Few Words From Our Customers
We had an outstanding experience working with Cape Ann Auction. They were very fair, knowledgable and sensitive to our needs. We highly recommend them and would use them in the future.
Arlene and David
Westport, CT
I can't say enough about Cape Ann Auction. Professional, knowledgable and trustworthy are a few words that come to mind! They know quality and are extremely honest, which is a great combination. I have done business with them for a few years and I am always pleased with my transactions. I give them my highest recommendation!
Julie Papageorge
Walt at Cape Ann Auction is always a pleasure to deal with. He makes buying and selling easy and fair. He and his team are very knowledgeable about the shifting market for many different items. Not to mention, he makes a great cup of coffee!
Sarah Collette
Certified Appraisals
Attorneys, Estate Executors, Heirs,
Trust Officers, Adjusters
You'll relax knowing you've attained a certified appraisal
from a qualified expert.
Walt Kolenda offers competitive appraisal rates with over 40 years of experience to back up his work.
Many appraisers only appraise, but when your items are evaluated by a seasoned buyer/seller, you'll receive an accurate appraisal report with the most efficient billing possible.
That's Walt's appraisal methodology.
Save the Planet One Vintage Item at a Time